Seek out areas where the surface snow is soft and avoid areas where the surface snow is heavy and has been wind affected.
Wind from the southwest and the northeast means that wind slabs can be found on all aspects in the alpine.
Retreat to mellower terrain if you find signs of instability like shooting cracks.
No new avalanches have been reported.
In general, observations are limited this time of year. Be sure to verify conditions as you go.
If you are getting out in the backcountry, consider making a post on the MIN.
Expect to find soft snow in sheltered areas, and wind slab on leeward slopes.
Wind has varied in direction over the past few days, expect exposed areas to be generally wind-affected.
Below ridgetops there is an average snowpack depth of 110 cm. Snowpack depth gradually thins as elevation decreases to around 60 cm at the highway.
Many early season hazards are just below the surface at this elevation.
Friday Night
Cloudy. 10 cm of snow. 20 km/h east ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
Saturday
Cloudy. 10 to 15 cm of snow. 30 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -18 °C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 8 cm of snow. 25 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -15 °C.
Monday
CMostly Coudy. 3 to 4 cm of snow. 20 km/h northeast ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -20 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
